A weapon that is made of a strip of flexible material with a cord
connecting the two ends and holding the strip bent and that is used to propel
an arrow or other sharp or dangerous instrument. Such term shall include,
but shall not be limited to, longbows, crossbows, recurve bows and compound
bows.

The prohibitions and definitions contained in this chapter
shall in no way be deemed a relaxation of the restrictive provisions of § 245,
Subdivision 4 of the Conservation Law of the State of New York.

Rifle ranges or similar installations constructed in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of the Town of Babylon and fully
contained within a structure or structures are excepted from the prohibitions
contained in this chapter.

Archery ranges or similar installations constructed in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of the Town of Babylon and fully
contained within a structure or structures are excepted from the prohibitions
contained in this chapter.

No person shall discharge, shoot or otherwise propel any longbow, crossbow,
recurve bow, compound bow or any other type of bow within the prohibited zone
of the Town of Babylon nor shall any person discharge, shoot, throw or otherwise
propel any arrow, knife or other sharp or dangerous instrument within the
prohibited zone of the Town of Babylon.